Roundup of FFA news for April 15, 2021
The Zane Trace FFA chapter was recently awarded a Gold Rating and named one of the top 10 chapters in Ohio through the National Chapter Award Program.
Pa. Farm Vitality Program giving $1 million to farmers
The Pennsylvania Department is offering $1 million to fund professional services for those planning for the future of a farm.
Roundup of 4-H news for April 15, 2021
Catch up on local 4-H news from Next Generation 4-H Club and the Hicks & Hayseeds 4-H Club.
Roundup of gardening news for April 15, 2021
Denise Ellsworth, of Ohio State University, will speak on the top 10 native perennials for pollinators April 21 as part of the Naturalist Series.
What to expect after getting COVID-19 vaccine
Learn more about what to expect following getting the COVID-19 vaccine, including common questions and answers that can help ease concerns.
Naturally Golden Family Farms cooperative centering on Guernsey cattle
Naturally Golden Family Farms, a new dairy farm cooperative, focuses on selling Guernsey milk products. Though there are only two farms involved so far, they have plans to grow and market Guernsey milk products across Pennsylvania, and eventually, the country.
Chesapeake joins EQT in producing certified ‘responsibly sourced’ gas
Pressure is mounting on oil and gas companies to show that they’re environmentally and socially conscious. Some Marcellus Shale drillers are stepping up by putting continuous monitoring equipment on well pads and going through a rigorous certification process to prove their natural gas is "responsibly sourced."
How does ethanol fit into a net zero emissions future
A recent study found that the adoption of E15 gasoline across Ohio would drive new grain demand for farmers and boost household incomes and tax revenue. This news comes at a time as ethanol producers and marketers are trying to show how the biofuel fits into the transition to clean energy.
West Virginia lawmakers pass first farm bill for the state
The West Virginia legislature passed the state’s first-ever farm bill April 6. The bill, which will renew annually, sets the stage for easier updates and revisions to state code related to agriculture.
DOE offers up $35M for new tech that can cut methane emissions
The U.S. Department of Energy is offering up to $35 million to develop technologies to reduce methane emissions in the oil, gas and coal industries.
